As someone that has spent her entire career defending evidence-based science, I am dismayed that too often the scientific facts around the health effects of low dose radiation are ignored. Media stories that seek to mislead the public about the health effects of miniscule amounts of radioactive particles are just […]

The global COVID-19 outbreak has encouraged widespread orders to protect renters and owners of commercial and residential real property. In this 50 state-by-state survey we offer a summary of cities and states that have enacted policies or implemented moratoriums for evictions or foreclosures due to COVID-19. Click here for the full […]

Aug 12, 2020 In the News India Disruptions to smallholders’ incomes and food security during a national lockdown: Evidence from two crop insurance trials in India (insureresilience.org) Risk and Insurance Disruptions to smallholders’ incomes and food security during a national lockdown: Evidence from two crop insurance trials in India  (insureresilience.org) September   Insureresilience.org published […]

Countries: Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo Source: UN News Service WHO urged donors to support ‘grossly underfunded’ response, as fears raised that the the disease could reach neighbouring Republic of Congo and even the capital, Kinshasa.

Sep 8, 2020 In the News India Clean air, sanitation can save newborn lives (Money Control) Environment and Natural Resources Money Control published an article on Exposure to tiny particles found in dust and smoke (particulate matter 10 or PM10), regardless of hygienic practices, increases the risk of adverse child health outcomes, said […]

On 26 August 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission) adopted amendments to modernize certain disclosure requirements set forth in Regulation S-K. The amendments relate to the description of business (Item 101), legal proceedings (Item 103), and risk factor disclosure (Item 105) that public companies are required to make […]